What day was the 262nd day of the week? There was no way to calculate it anymore. It was just a fine day. Looking down from the top of the mountain, the town below had entered autumn, but the branches on the top of the mountain had sprouted buds. It should be spring, right?
The scenery was strange. The light of the sunrise caused the sky above the mountain to be a clear blue like the color of dawn. However, it was darker than the sky at the foot of the mountain.
The cabin had already been built. It was unknown what kind of ferocious beast the owner of the deserted island had once been. The animal skin was the same color as the deep sea water. There were gold and silver lines or spots of light on it. It looked very beautiful and made the entire cabin look very beautiful.
Gulp, gulp, gulp. The steaming meat soup made noises when it entered his mouth.
After a mouthful of scrambled eggs with vicious beast meat and a mouthful of rice that was soaked in diluted energy liquid, it was a nice breakfast.
However, Higan did not add any seasoning to the food. She obviously accepted Tang Ling's suggestion.
According to Tang Ling, he said, "Higan, try not to add any seasoning first. You can slowly train the amount of salt in the future and then …"
"What do you mean?"
"We can enjoy the taste of the food first and then …" Tang Ling was not a genius at lying, especially when it came to Higan.
"Fine." To his surprise, Higan accepted his suggestion straightforwardly.
The indescribable taste of the dinner last night must have stimulated her.
In short, the breakfast today was nice.
"Are you done eating?" Higan looked at Tang Ling with satisfaction in her eyes. It was actually a nonsensical question. The clean dishes in front of her said it all.
"I'm done." Tang Ling never wasted food. He stood up and stretched his body. "Go ahead. I'll clean up the place."
After working until midnight last night, the little house that occupied half of the hill was starting to take shape. It had a beautiful little house, a flat yard, a pond with an egg floating in it, and a set of wooden tables and chairs in the middle of the yard. There was also a shelf that was set up for some unknown purpose.
"What are you doing today?" Tang Ling urged Higan, but she was not in a hurry. She replied with a question.
"Today?" Tang Ling tidied up the table. "I'll cultivate and then I'll cultivate."
"Reclaim?" Higan seemed interested.
"That's right. Didn't I collect some soil, mud, and plants from the deserted island owner? I will get a field and plant things in it. If the plants are still alive, I'll plant them in the yard, "said Tang Ling.
"That's great! If those plants are still alive, we can finally see the scenery outside …" Higan's eyes glimmered. No matter how bad the Purple Moon Era was, they were still from that world.
It is human nature to miss the familiar world.
"Can I work the land with you?" Higan looked very sincere.
"No." "I've prepared everything for you. You have to break through to a rank 1 Purple Moon Warrior today."
"Can't it be a day later?" Higan did not seem to care about the matter at all.
"No." Tang Ling put down the utensils and pulled Higan into the little house that belonged to her. While Higan was cooking, Tang Ling spent the whole morning decorating the place.
The floor was covered with the skin of the Sunlight Nether Fish.
On top of the beam was a fist-sized, eight-colored mutated sea orb.
In the middle of the Sunlight Netherworld Fish Skin was a bottle. The bottle was filled with undiluted energy liquid, and the Eight Stamen Lotus was inserted into the bottle.
Other than that, there was a small table with three bottles of energy liquid, two bottles of spirit potion, and many slices of vicious beast meat.
It was not the meat of a super vicious beast. Neither Higan nor Tang Ling could eat much of it and it would be a waste.
What Tang Ling used was rank 4 vicious beast meat, which was the best quality that he had traded for in the Dream Domain.
Given Higan's strength, the rank 4 vicious beast meat was just right. It replenished her energy and did not inflict too much pain.
Cultivation had never been an easy task.
Only those who had become Purple Moon Warriors knew how tough it was. Even eating was a form of torture. Consuming vicious beast meat would inflict pain on the body, and even though it was only rank 1, it would not change.
The only thing that would change was one's ability to adapt. After a long time, one would become numb to it.
"Must it be today?" Higan seemed to be a little reluctant.
"Of course, I care. Becoming a Purple Moon Warrior will lengthen my lifespan … "Tang Ling looked at Higan. It was obvious that the previous incident had left a huge shadow in her heart.
He did not know why Higan was reluctant to advance, but he guessed that she did not want to advance before him. Did she want him to be ahead of her forever?
Maybe Higan had the same thought, but it was not the whole story. Both of them did not like to explain, so there was only a tacit understanding between them.
Since Tang Ling insisted, Higan finally nodded. "Fine."
"Everything will go smoothly." Tang Ling hugged her softly and wanted to walk out of the house.
"Mm-hmm, it shouldn't be a problem." Higan was calm. If she said it would not be a problem, it meant that she was confident.
Advancing was not a mysterious thing. Even a commoner with some knowledge would know what the process was like.
Enter the visualization state, locate the first genetic lock, and use the accumulated energy to break through the genetic lock.
Normally, a Purple Moon Warrior would not purposely prepare anything. If the energy requirement was met, all they had to do was maintain the energy in their body at its peak during the advancement and break through would naturally break through the genetic lock.
However, that was only for normal Purple Moon Warriors!
Geniuses required the strength of nine bulls and two tigers to accumulate energy in their dantian. They even needed items to advance because breaking through the genetic lock and breaking through the genetic lock were two completely different concepts.
A perfect advancement and a normal advancement were two completely different concepts.
What were the specific differences? Everyone faced different things because everyone had different tendencies. Just like how some people had great strength, some were fast, some had strong mental strength … Also, the difference in talent and ability would bring about different differences …
In short, a Rank 3 Purple Moon Warrior would have talent abilities even if the Genetic Chain Test did not show any talent abilities.
Why was that? The answer was obtained during the advancement.
Aside from the differences, the better the advancement, the more benefits it would bring to the person. The more thoroughly the genetic lock was broken, the fiercer the energy surge would be, and it would widen the person's meridians.
It was not an accurate theory because the Purple Moon era could not prove the existence of meridians. It was more accurate to call it an energy channel.
The energy in one's body flowed and the path of energy flow was invisible to anatomy, but it did exist.
If the energy channel was widened, it meant that a Rank 1 Purple Moon Warrior would be able to absorb 1% of the energy flow, but the person who had his energy channel widened might be able to absorb twice or even more.
A better energy surge would also open up the human body.
It was also related to the energy storage. As for how to open up the meridians? Everyone was different, but the best way was to expand the dantian.
Regardless of the direction, the dantian was always the first place for humans to store energy in the Purple Moon era.
Other than that, the most well-known benefit was the ability to break through the genetic lock.
Tang Ling once heard that when the energy storage was sufficient, the extra energy would help a person reach the peak of rank 1 in one go.
Later on, when he got to know the young geniuses from the nobles, he found out another secret. When the energy was abundant, it was possible to break through the second genetic lock.
Of course, there were a lot of things to pay attention to in the process. The specific time of breaking through depended on the specific situation. For example, if one had sufficient energy but not enough to break through the second genetic lock, but if one could break through it, there would be other options.
Tang Ling could not predict what he would face when the time came. Initially, he did not really care about breaking through the genetic lock.
One day, Fatty unintentionally mentioned something from his family's great ancestor. "The benefits of breaking through the genetic lock are beyond your imagination. Most importantly, you'll have a longer and more complete visualization. The visualization during the breaking through is the essence."
Fatty had never placed much hope in his own strength, but this time, he was very concerned about Tang Ling's strength because he had planned his life with his family backing him up and outside, he had his powerful big brother, Tang Ling, protecting him.
Therefore, if he had any cultivation secrets in mind, he would tell Tang Ling.
"Fatty …" Tang Ling was already at the door of Higan's room. He could not help but mutter to himself when he thought about it. He still missed some of the people from the Purple Moon era.
At the same time, he started to worry and miss them.
Tang Ling was a cultivation maniac, but what about Higan? She never seemed to be interested in cultivation. Maybe it was because of her terrifying talent?
Could Higan break through perfectly? As long as she could break through perfectly and break through the genetic lock, she would be fine.
Tang Ling could not care less about Higan. The better the breakthrough, the more benefits it would bring to him, including his vitality.
Therefore, Tang Ling stopped and looked at Higan. "Higan, if the energy isn't enough to break through the genetic lock, then …"
"I can do it." Higan sat down with her legs crossed. She looked relaxed despite Tang Ling's concern.
"But …" Tang Ling was still worried. If Higan, who was usually lazy and not serious, broke through perfectly, many people would think that the world was unfair if they knew about it.
However, Tang Ling dared not tell her about his thoughts. He just wanted to tell her that if she could not break through perfectly this time, she could stop and wait until she had accumulated enough energy. She was powerful enough that she did not have to compete with everyone else for time.
Her rank was not as important to her as it was to others.
"I can do it." Higan interrupted Tang Ling. She sounded calm, but the sense of certainty in her voice was obvious.
Fine, Tang Ling was already an amazing genius, but even a genius like him could not understand a genius like Higan.
Tang Ling decided to leave. No one was allowed to interrupt him during the breakthrough because the visualization was very important. It consumed a lot of his spirit and was different from normal visualization since he had to visualize the essence of his spirit.
Maybe he was overthinking it. After all, they were so well-prepared. They had the best advancement materials and the best energy liquid they could use at their current stage. They even had the extravagant Spirit Potion. Even a guy like Orston could advance perfectly.
It was not that he was looking down on Orston, but he had to admit the difference between him and the young geniuses.
Tang Ling thought about Orston and the messy Fierce Dragon Squad. The 10-year promise … Did they think he was dead? But after such a long time, would his feelings be diluted? Would they still be so persistent?
At least, he did not change. Orston was his first comrade, and he left a deep mark on his heart.
Tang Ling had a feeling that he was thinking too much today, so he suppressed the slight sadness in his heart.
Before he closed the door, he stopped what he was doing. He hesitated for a second before he looked at Higan and tried his best to ask in a casual tone, "Are those tiny organisms bacteria or viruses?"
Higan's calm expression suddenly changed. She looked at Tang Ling and smiled. Somehow, her smile was filled with a self-deprecating sadness. "It's ominous, isn't it?"
"What does it have to do with you?" Tang Ling did not console her with a long speech. All he said was the main point with all his sincerity.
"Viruses." Higan maintained her smile, but she looked a lot more relaxed.
"Very good. Everything has two sides. Your other side is actually great. If it were me, I would be proud. "Tang Ling did not close the door. Instead, he looked at Higan with a gentle gaze.
"You sure get proud easily, but why?" Higan tilted her head and looked at Tang Ling.
"Because weapons can be used to hurt people, but they can also be used to save lives." Tang Ling smiled and closed the door.
Higan was a smart girl, so she should understand what he was trying to say.
The reason why he chose this moment to say it was because the nature of visualization was easy to be trapped by the knot in his heart.
Tang Ling hoped that he could gently untie the knot in Higan's heart, even if it was just to loosen it a little.
He hated the fact that Higan had always told him that he was an ominous person. He pitied the fact that Higan had never told him about her growth.
Would it be repressed and full of hurt? Tang Ling slightly frowned.
The sky was bright when he walked out of the little house. Why the Disaster Genetic Chain? Why not the Warmth Genetic Chain? The Angel Genetic Chain? The Fortune Genetic Chain?
Tang Ling's mind was messed up again. He turned around and looked at the little house. The Disaster Genetic Chain. Was Higan really his little sister?
**
"Drink." Boss Huang took a bottle of wine out and passed it to Han Xing, whose face was swollen and covered in scars.
It was already nighttime.
Even though the Starfire Brigade was stationed in Iron-Blooded City, it should be early summer. However, based on the nature of the Purple Moon era, regardless of the weather, the night was always chilly.
Sitting on the stairs at the edge of the empty training ground, Han Xing felt his wounds getting a little chilly because of the chilly night. He took a deep breath and took a sip from the bottle that Boss Huang passed to him.
It was strange. The sky was filled with stars. It should be a warm night, but why was it so cold? It was said that the summer night in the old civilization was hot.
Although he had never experienced a summer night like this before, the so-called genetic memory should not have forgotten the feeling, right?
The wine was good. It was a little spicy as it entered his throat, esophagus, and stomach. It warmed him up instantly.
Boss Huang's wine would never be unseasoned. All kinds of extravagant ingredients could be found on the dining table in Dvesha Moha.
Boss Huang's wine would never be unseasoned. All kinds of luxurious ingredients were served on the dining table in Dvesha Moha.
So in the next second, Han Xing felt the gentle energy contained in the wine, as well as another force that was helping him heal his wounds.
"My wine is very expensive, One-Line Throat. Do you know how good this wine is?" Boss Huang toyed with his walking stick and looked at Han Xing in delight.
He was not a cripple, so why would he walk with a walking stick? Han Xing did not understand Boss Huang's interest nor did he know what a one-line throat was, so he asked, "What did you add in it?"
"Aging! What I added is a secret. If you want the formula, 10,000 True Capital coins. "Boss Huang was still the same as always.
"Only an idiot would buy it." Han Xing seized the moment and took a big gulp. The bottle in his hand was then quietly snatched away by Boss Huang.
"Be it cell repair medicine or energy medicine, synthetic medicine is better than natural medicine. They will leave hidden injuries in the body, but my wine won't leave any hidden injuries. It can even provide long-term nourishment. Are you sure you don't want it?" Boss Huang gushed.
"I've told you, only an idiot would buy it. I guess even if you give me the formula, I won't be able to get the ingredients on it with my current strength. "Han Xing was very familiar with Boss Huang's tricks.
"Hey, are you saying that Tang Ling is an idiot? He bought a lot of things from me. " Boss Huang never avoided mentioning Tang Ling, and when he did, he did not sound heavy at all. Instead, he sounded relaxed.
Han Xing went quiet and lowered his head, thinking about something.
Boss Huang did not rush Han Xing. He crossed his legs, drank his beer, and looked up at the starry sky.
"Why are you helping me?" Han Xing turned around to the boss and smiled bitterly. "I'm becoming more and more useless, aren't I?"
"Useless? If your target is Tang Ling, you can put it that way. "Boss Huang was always straightforward with his Han Xing.
However, when Tang Ling was around him, Boss Huang also called him an idiot, a useless piece of trash, and an idiot. The scary thing was that Tang Ling believed him.
"No, it's not Tang Ling. I was lucky that he had existed in that way. Then there would always be a figure in front of my heart, spurring me to never stop. If it was Tang Ling, I would think … "
"Of course, these are things that will never happen again. But because it won't happen again, I can't refute it, and I can't find an excuse for myself. "There was a glimmer in Han Xing's eyes. Perhaps it was the starlight shining in his eyes.
Boss Huang was slightly moved, but Han Xing did not notice it. He quickly returned to his carefree self and said, "Yo, you're still very clear-headed."
"I thought I would have to face your bitter drama again, listening to you talk about how you failed and how dispirited you were."
Han Xing did not say anything.
Boss Huang continued, "Besides, when did I help you? I'm here to see you make a fool of yourself and beat you up. "
Han Xing's face twitched. Indeed, Boss Huang was right.
Didn't he beat him up right in front of Li Lie? Moreover, he specialized in slapping faces, just like the bruises on his face. It was all thanks to Boss Huang.
"Look, he broke the rules. As his master, I've taught him a lesson selflessly. I'll have to guide him through psychological counseling, so leave him to me for the time being, "said Boss Huang to Li Lie after he mercilessly beat Han Xing up.
"If you educate him a few more times, I'll let you educate him completely." Li Lie didn't object and only left such a sentence.
Instead, he said, "I'm sorry, but I'll fall out with Iron-Blooded City. Think about it. Do you think Iron-Blooded City will fall out with a meritorious person like me? "
Li Lie was a staunch and unyielding person, yet he was rendered speechless by Boss Huang's words. All he could do was pretend that he did not hear anything and let Han Xing go.
Then, Boss Huang brought Han Xing to this place. Whenever he thought about the details, his heart felt warm because he knew Boss Huang was there to save him.
"Before I came, I heard something." While Han Xing was quiet, Boss Huang quickly changed the topic. "Do you know about Sinai Safety City?"
"Mm-hmm, I do." It wasn't a big safety city. Among the hundreds of safety cities in the world, it was considered the last one.
However, in Iron-Blooded City, other than training and fighting, there were also a lot of cultural classes, so Han Xing knew about it.
"One of the safety villages under its jurisdiction was slaughtered. None of the 1,726 villagers managed to escape. "Boss Huang's walking stick landed on the ground with a heavy thud.
The thud felt like it was knocking on Han Xing's heart, causing it to tighten. "Is … Is it a vicious beast horde?"
"Do you wish for that to happen?" Boss Huang glared at Han Xing coldly. "It's the Underground race."
"The reinforcements arrived, but it was too late. The last mercy I can show to the villagers is to prevent their bodies from being eaten by the Underground race, "Boss Huang explained calmly.
Han Xing clenched his fists tightly.
Back in Iron-Blooded City, he had fought the Underground race a dozen times. The deep hatred was carved in his heart and he could never forget the way the Underground race looked at humans.
Hatred, coldness, madness, and greed as if they were livestock or food.
"Are you angry? The world in the city is not peaceful anymore, but it's just the beginning. But what are you still doing? Is it your daily routine to be stepped on by Liszt? "
"Do you want to hear what everyone is doing? Do you want to know what will happen next? "
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